Hindu Marriages

Relationship between life-partners begins with magical-feelings and the dreams of sharing a joyous love-life. The promises and vows to live and die together at this time are meant to be kept till the last breath however in some cases, as some years go by, couples start losing that allure a...

"In a marriage, there is no such thing as one winning and one losing. Either both will win or both will lose. It’s an either/or proportion. You can choose to be right or choose to be happy; but rarely both."~Fawn WeaverGoing by the wise words of Miss. Weaver who is the founder of Happy...

Indian women have always had two identities! No, don’t get that in the wrong way. What’s being talked about here is nothing more than their names. They’ve shared two identities because of their names. If you have also grown up in one of the typical households of India then changing of name...

Just like the marriage rituals of any other community, the Tamil weddings are filled with lights, laughs, and laurels. The people of Tamil carry their simplicity wherever they go; however, the sheer lavishness reflects in every ritual they carry out in a wedding. Indian Tamil Weddings ar...

Traditional & Inspiring WeddingVowsWe wish your wedding vows never turn into wedding woes and in this blog we are going discuss the significance of the traditional and inspiring vows. These vows are personal and these are special too, and there is something more than what meets the eyes [....

Today the whole western world is mesmerised by Hindu weddings, right from Katy Perry/ Russell brand to Elizabeth Hurley/Arun Nayar many Hollywood celebrities have come all the way to India to get married according to the Hindu faith. So what is it about Hindu marriages that have managed to...

Budget Gift Ideas for HusbandYour spouse has an upcoming birthday, but you are running on a tight budget & are worried about what to do? Well, you need not worry any more, as this write up will give you an insight on some unique gifting ideas which will hardly cost you any money.[...]Why...

Planning and implementing small surprises for your husband is a good way of keeping the romance alive. And it is also wonderful to know that the tricks do not cost much. Thus, they can be played now and then. Some of the ideas mentioned below can work wonders in pleasantly surprising your hu...

Hindu Oriya Matrimony: AnOverviewIndia's historic inheritance endows it with many ancient customs and marriages are no different. Just like any other region in India, marriages are a grand affair in Orissa. The Hindu Oriya Matrimony involves various customary practices that have been comin...

Basics Of Hindu MarriageLawAdopted in India in 1955, the Hindu Marriage Law governs any marriage that takes place as per the law. While some people prefer religious marriages, others go for civil marriages for which the Special Marriage Act was formed in 1954. This write-up answers some ba...

Adopted in India in 1955, the Hindu Marriage Law governs any marriage that takes place as per the law. While some people prefer religious marriages, others go for civil marriages for which the Special Marriage Act was formed in 1954. This write-up answers some basic questions that give a...

An Oriya Wedding reflects the culture of the people of Orissa and takes place over several days. Though a few rituals in Oriya Weddings differ as per the caste for e.g. Brahmins conduct it during day time and others during evening or night time but most of the rituals are the same.The ritu...

The Tradition ofSindoorThe first thing that might come to your mind when you see someone wearing sindoor is that she is married. Sindoor is also known as Vermillion. It is not merely a red colored powder; it has a deep significance in Hindu tradition [...]The New AgeMatchmakingMatchmak...

India is an amalgamation of cultures. Each community in India has its own traditions and formalities that make it distinct. The Sindhi people are one such prominent community in India. The marriage ceremonies in the Sindhi culture are beautiful and meaningful. Their weddings are a blend of H...

Romantic Ideas For BusyCouple!Working couples or those who are career oriented find that, after a few years of their marriage, the initial excitement of togetherness just vanishes. Work keeps them busy all the time. They come home, eat dinner and fall asleep, only to be woken by the alarm ...

Saat Phere- Tying The Bonds Of Holy MatrimonyMatrimony is the union of two lives, two families and two souls. A Hindu wedding consists of several rituals each having its own significance. The seven vows' or saat phere' is a noteworthy ceremony as a marriage is incomplete without it.[...]...

A Nair wedding is a simple wedding having a complete traditional Hindu wedding essence. Generally, a Nair wedding is conducted in a nearby temple or a Kalayana Mantapa. Guruvayur Temple in Punnathur Kotta is considered to be a very auspicious location. The Nair Wedding Ceremony can be easily...

Kanyadaan is one of the most vital rituals in Hindu Culture, which is performed in conformity to Vedic scriptures. Gift of a girl', the literal meaning of Kanyadaan, signifies the custom in which a girl is gifted by a father to a groom. This ritual is carried out just before the Mangalphere...

Marriage is considered to be a sanctified bond. The couples are believed to be chosen by god in the heaven itself. The marriage ceremony especially in case of Hindu weddings is an elaborate affair. Both the boy and the girl who are going to tie the knot have to follow intense rituals on and ...

Wedding is an auspicious day in the life of all. This sacrosanct bond ties together a boy and a girl in a strong and never-ending relationship. In India especially in the Hindu culture the institution of marriage holds a firm and superior place. Marriage means not only union of two bodies bu...